Author: John Sarianides

Patriots Head Coaching Interview requests and interviews tracker

January 8, 2025
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The Patriots are in search of a new head coach. We will be tracking who they have interviewed or extended an interview to. 1/6/25 Requested to interview Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson  1/7/25 Interviewed former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich  Interviewed long time NFL and XFL assistant and head coach Pep Hamilton  1/8/25 Requested permission to speak to Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn 1/9/25 Former Patriots…

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Get to know Patriots candidate Ben Johnson

January 7, 2025
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Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images The Patriots have requested to meet with current Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. Johnson, one of the NFL’s brightest offensive minds is rumored to have interest in the job and is only taking interviews with teams that he thinks he has a legitimate shot of landing the job. Johnson actually has some local ties. After playing quarterback at North Carolina, he spent three seasons as a…

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5 reasons why Jerod Mayo was relieved of his duties

January 6, 2025
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Getty Images The Patriots relived head coach Jerod Mayo of his duties after one season Sunday night. There are several reasons why Mayo was terminated. Here are the top five reasons why the Mayo Era was short lived and why Robert Kraft ultimately decided to fire him.  1. Lack of development: The Patriots did not get better, plain and simple. Outside of Drake Maye, Christian Gonzalez and perhaps Layden Robinson,…

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10 candidates to watch for the Patriots head coaching opening

January 6, 2025
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The Patriots surprised the NFL world tonight by firing Jerod Mayo after the team’s 23-16 win over the Buffalo Bills. The termination seemed like a fate accompli in recent days and it finally happened today. Former Patriots and Titans coach Mike Vrabel is the favorite but the Patriots will need to go through the hiring process and they will need to interview minority candidates. If they go through the process,…

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Seven Points on the Patriots 23-16 win over the Bills

January 5, 2025
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The Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills 23-16 to wrap up the 2024 season. With the win, the Patriots finished 4-13 for the second consecutive season and in the process cost themselves a shot at the number one pick. With the win, the Patriots will now be picking fourth behind the Titans, Browns and Giants. Jerod Mayo was fired after the game so that will now be the main story. Here…

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Win or lose today, the Patriots need to start over at head coach

January 5, 2025
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AP Photo The Patriots close out the 2024 season today with a home game against the rival Buffalo Bills. A game that has major ramifications. With a loss, the Patriots would secure the first overall draft choice in April’s NFL Draft. With a win and a couple of different outcomes around the league, they could fall as far as the fourth pick in the draft. Regardless of what happens today,…

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Patriots quarterback plan for Sunday

January 5, 2025
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(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) The Patriots wrap up the regular season on Sunday at home against the Buffalo Bills and while Patriots fans would love to see the team throw the game away and secure the number one pick in April’s draft, it does not appear that the team shares that sentiment. Quarterback Drake Maye is slated to start the game despite being a limited participant at practice this week with…

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Why the Commanders turned it around in 2024 and the Patriots didn’t

January 3, 2025
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I did a comparison of the New England Patriots and Washington Commanders this season. Both teams finished 4-13 last season. This season has been a different story however. The Patriots are currently sitting at 3-13 while the Commanders are 11-5 and in the playoffs. So what worked in Washington that did not work in New England? Here is a breakdown of last off-season and how the two franchises got here….

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10 New England Football Resolutions for 2025

January 1, 2025
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It is a new year which means it is time to make some resolutions. Here are ten New England football resolutions for 2025.  1. Changes with the Patriots: The Patriots have to make changes, whether it is at the top or with assistants and the front office. If the plan is to retain Jerod Mayo, then there needs to be changes around him otherwise they need to move on from…

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